Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Full-Time 30000 - 32000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage accounts payable, resolve invoice disputes, and support financial reporting.
  • Company: Join a leading furniture manufacturer with a dynamic team in Alfreton.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, study support, and 32 days annual leave.
  • Other info: Hybrid working available after probation with excellent career progression.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: Experience in finance or a recent graduate eager to learn.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 Β£ per year.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading producer of high-end manufacturing furniture products distributed across the UK and worldwide.

You will be joining a fast-paced environment in a production and distribution logistics hub with circa 150 colleagues across warehousing, despatch and production.

The business is a growing SME business dedicated to bespoke UK manufacturing based in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

Job Description

As a Finance Assistant you will report in to the Finance Manager on a daily basis.

You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the Alfreton, Derby in

Derbyshire

  • Management and accountability for the control of the accounts payable system across numerous sites and various countries.
  • Control of supplier invoices and overhead invoices to our in-house operating and financial systems.
  • Resolving supplier invoice disputes via active management and discussion.
  • Monthly statement reconciliation and cash forecasting.
  • Manual payment runs within GBP and FX currency (such as USD, EUR, etc.).
  • Working with internal stakeholders within the operational shipping team to resolve internal queries surrounding costings.
  • Resolving payment queries with external accountants
  • Providing monthly administrative support to the finance team and wider business.
  • Daily management of Direct Debit reporting and payment schedules.
  • Processing supplier invoices & managing payment runs
  • Reconciling statements & handling queries
  • Preparing cashbooks & weekly cashflow forecasts
  • Supporting month/year-end reporting & VAT returns
  • The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a background financial administration or they could be a graduate looking to gain a foothold in the industry.

  • The ideal Finance Assistant will have the following skills and experience:
  • Previous experience in a financial role - such as credit control or accounts payable.
  • This role would also suit a graduate looking to join the industry in a fast-pace role!
  • Experience with high volume invoice processing, payment forecasting and bank transaction processing.
  • Microsoft Excel advanced user experience - such as V Look-Ups and Pivot Tables.
  • Commutable to Alfreton, Derbyshire on a hybrid basis.

What's On Offer?

  • 25,000- 28,000
  • Private healthcare coverage
  • Study support towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA
  • 32 days annual leave
  • Comprehensive company benefits account.
  • Hybrid working after probation period
  • Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding
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Finance Assistant employer: Green & Wolvin Recruitment

Join a dynamic team in Nottinghamshire as a Freight Customs & Operations Specialist, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With competitive salaries and a focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you advance your career in the logistics sector. Enjoy the unique advantage of a 4on4off shift pattern, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while contributing to our commitment to excellence in customs operations.

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Contact Details:

Green & Wolvin Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Assistant

Accounts Payable Management
Supplier Invoice Control
Dispute Resolution
Monthly Statement Reconciliation
Cash Forecasting
Manual Payment Processing
Financial Administration